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On January 17, Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill into law ( A3451/S2950 ) that significantly amends the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA). The new rules, which take effect on July 17, 2026, will expand the employers covered under the NJFLA and the employees eligible for job-protected leave. The new law also amends the Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) and Family Leave Insurance (FLI) laws to provide job protection for individuals receiving these benefits. Previously, the TDI and FLI laws provided for wage replacement benefits but did not guarantee reinstatement. Current NJFLA Requirements Employer Obligations:  Under the current NJFLA, employers with 30 or more employees (including out-of-state employees) must provide eligible employees up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave during a 24-month period for the following reasons: To care for or bond with a child, as long as the leave begins within one year of the child’s birth or placement for adoption or foster care; To care for ...

Takeaways Employers must be aware of the WARN Act and state counterparts when taking employment actions in response to the potential federal funding freeze.  Although certain WARN Act exceptions may be available, employers must act quickly regarding notifications in order to rely on those exceptions. Employers should consult with attorneys experienced in the WARN Act when considering any employment actions in response to the federal funding freeze. Links Detail Matters: Recent Court Decision Finds Insufficient Information Limits Employer Reliance on WARN Exceptions Updated New York WARN Act Regulations Address Post-Pandemic Environment, Add Employer Obligations WARN Act Issues to Navigate for the Restaurant Industry   As President Donald Trump’s proposed federal funding freeze may take effect within the coming days, organizations that rely upon federal funding may be forced to consider layoffs, furloughs or hours reductions for employees. Employers should be cautious in consi...